{"id":8226,"date":"2025-08-20T13:45:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/?p=8226"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:47:05","slug":"diy-gourd-and-tablescape-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/diy-gourd-and-tablescape-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Gourd and Tablescape Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s fall y\u2019all! And if you\u2019ve been looking for a way to celebrate cooler temperatures with a fun craft, may I suggest adding some hand-painted seasonal gourds and table runners to your next fall tablescape? 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Leaves and vines are a great place to start!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, trace your pattern onto the gourd. There are three ways to achieve this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method One:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a permanent marker, draw the outlines of your pattern on a piece of plastic wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layer a piece of graphite tracing paper under the plastic wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap both layers around your gourd for placement\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a pencil and some pressure, draw your pattern through the plastic wrap onto graphite tracing paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a pencil, free-hand detail sections directly onto your gourd\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method Two:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a pencil, draw the outline of your pattern onto paper or tracing paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut out the section of your pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place each section onto your gourd and using a pencil, trace your pattern from each section\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a pencil, free-hand detail sections directly onto your gourd\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method Three:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a pencil, trace the outline and details of your pattern free-hand onto the gourd<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Paint Your Gourd<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your favorite acrylic paints and add color to your design! Don\u2019t forget to let your paint dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Four: Trace and Paint Your Table Runner\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a pencil, trace your design onto your fabric table runner. Paint your design onto the fabric (acrylic paint will stay on fabric as long as you hand wash it with cold water!). Tip: you can cut and use tracing paper to outline your designs as you paint and keep your lines clean! Don\u2019t forget to let the paint dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Five: Decorate Your Tablescape and Enjoy!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-Tablescape.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-Tablescape.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-Tablescape-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_Fall_Blog_Painting-Tablescape-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the best part \u2014 place the painted table runner, gourds, and your favorite fall dishes onto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/furniture\/dining-room\/dining-room-sets\/p\/20094257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of my trending dining sets<\/a> for a cozy and welcoming fall tablescape. 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